French Open juniors: Kyrgios leads Aussie contingent

Australia’s next generation of stars will test their games against the world’s best emerging talent when the French Open junior singles events kick off on Sunday.

Paris, France, 2 June 2013 | tennis.com.au

Australia’s next generation of stars will have a chance to test their games against the world’s best emerging talent when the French Open junior singles events kick off on Sunday.

The green-and-gold will be represented by a six-strong group headed by Nick Kyrgios, the top seed in the boys’ singles event.

The 18-year-old from Canberra will look to reprise his winning feat in the men’s singles earlier this week – as a wildcard, he beat Radek Stepanek en route to the second round – when he takes on France’s Maxime Janvier.

It’s the first time she will be contesting a Grand Slam junior event outside Australia, and should the 15-year-old clear that opening hurdle, a projected second round battle with former world No.1 junior Taylor Townsend (the 11th seed) awaits.

Play in the boys’ and girls’ main draw singles events begins on Sunday at Roland Garros.